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I’m in, but not this weekend.

Turkey Trot is this weekend at Barnwell.

 

@Naveronski How much does your bed slide weigh?

 

150 maybe?

You want one?

 

I’m making one and doing some maths. Thanks

 

Buy mine instead.

 

Can’t, it’s too tall

 

Oh?

 

how much do you want for it? Possibly interested

 

Not sure exactly, it’s a 1500lb slide that’s been made to fit out trucks, so there’s not another one out there.

I’ll try to take pics this week and get it listed.

 

Hey uh, so I'm not entirely sure we're allowed to hawk our own stuff- so I'll delete if need be. But I've got a pretty big inventory of my woodworking stuff that I'm looking to unload. Or if you're looking to have something made- holler at me.

 

If I am running a 2009 4x4 access cab, and i want to put a front winch bumper and winch on it (like the DV8) will i need to do a lift to make it:
1. work
2. look better
3. handle the extra weight?

My truck only sees the dirt roads at deer camp. It can get pretty sloppy if you get caught in a down pour, and with street tires, its tough to get out some times.

 

If you are on stock suspension, the ride will become quite squishy and the front end will dive under braking.

A lift doesnt necessary accomplish what you need which is stiffer springs, although with stiffer springs, you will gain a little lift depending on setup.

 

Handle the extra weight, look better and ride better if it's paired with good shocks.

I run OME 886 Springs and OME Nitrocharger shocks with an ARB Deluxe winch bumper and Warn M8000S. Rides better than stock and has a lift.

 

this is not the answer i wanted to hear.... but I was afraid of that.

What is the acceptable fix for a (what do you guys call it.... a Mall Crawler????)

 

i dont know of any springs that dont offer a lift, but you might get away with nitrochargers or bilstein 5100s set @ 0 with Eibach springs. wont give too much lift, probably just level off the truck and increase the ride quality.

If you want to spend more, a set of standard travel adjustable coilovers will do the trick nicely and you can adjust the height.

 

Call @HeadStrong Off-Road . You'll probably be fine with 5100's as Frank said, but Headstrong can give you spring ideas and what to expect.

If they'll assemble the coil-overs for you, installation is super easy.

 

Try a low pro winch mount like US Offroad or SSO make, can handle the winch but not nearly as heavy

 

hey @Naveronski post those pics of your bed slide. Enquiring minds want to know.

 

It now sits on my garage, and I need to take new photos.

 

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